• Engineering Technologist III

    Amentum (Patuxent River, MD)


    Amentum is seeking a highly motivated and talented Engineering Technician II to support Electromagnetic Environmental Effects.

     

    **Contingent on funding***

    Engineering Technician III Responsibilities include:

    + Works with the pulser team in both an indoor and outdoor lab environment, to prepare and execute test activities

    + Supports MIL-STD-3023 High-Altitude Electromagnetic Pulse testing for various military aircraft, weapons and communication systems

    + Calibrates, maintains and organizes specialized test equipment

    + Operates, troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains simulation/high voltage equipment and components used to perform electromagnetic pulse, lightning, electro-static discharge, p-static, or similar phenomena test and evaluation.

    + Conducts a variety of tests or experiments which may require minor modifications in test setups or procedures as well as subjective judgments in measurement, selecting test equipment and recording test data.

    Minimum Qualifications:

    + 2 years of experience performing work related to the responsibilities listed.

    + Must have an Active SECRET US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a SECRET Clearance.

    Desired Skills:

    + Familiarity with the design and operation of Pulsed Power systems including Marx Generators, Fast Trigger Systems, and Pulse Forming Networks

    + Ability to follow specific layout and scientific diagrams and schematics

    + Ability to extract and compile a variety of engineering data from field notes, manuals, and lap reports

    + Knowledge of pulse forming networks involving high voltage pulsed power supplies and fast switching devices from a theoretical or practical standpoint

    + Knowledge of analog and digital technologies

    + Knowledge of the practical use of RF test equipment (oscilloscopes, VNA's, etc.) Prior military service

     

    Compensation

     

    The annual starting hourly rate for this position is $35.64 per hour. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

     

    Benefits

     

    Amentum offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical dental and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, 15 days of paid time off, 56 hours of sick and safe time, and parental leave.

     

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